Boating & Fishing

Boating

Enjoy a serene paddle across Bass Lake, or zip along in a johnboat! Boats are rented seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day and on weekends only in April, May, September and October. Canoes are available after 5 p.m. on weekdays from mid-June through mid-August as they are used by the park's summer camp. Renters must be age 16 or older and show a photo ID. no personal boats or motors are allowed on the lake.

Fishing

Fishing at Bass Lake is free and open to the public. During the summer, the lake is stocked with 1,500 pounds of catfish every month. Night crawlers and red worms are sold at the park concession stand for $3 (cash and MasterCard and Visa with $1 minimum charge accepted). If you need a fishing pole, sign up for the Tackle Loaner Program to borrow equipment for free. People ages 16 and older need a state inland fishing license, which can be purchased online from the state or at local stores including Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Field and Stream, and The Tackle Box.

Limits

Catfish: no more than six per person per day with a minimum size of 12 inches.
Bass: catch and release only. Sunfish and crappie: no limits.